As your furnace switches on and gets ready to heat your house, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up process.

But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help our pros discover little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you avoid a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By uncovering these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is at its peak.

And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it break down faster.

Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Every month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You may have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Point Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Point Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Plover.

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to solve them and when to call a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this trouble, since it might be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.

Furnace Making Banging Noise

It’s not a positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Point Heating & Cooling a shout at 715-504-0533. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We advise first looking at your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It could also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Point Heating & Cooling.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal component is breaking down. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.

These problems are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound could be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these problems need professional support.

At Point Heating & Cooling, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 715-504-0533 to book an appointment right away.